On July 12, 2019, ALJ Clark S. Cheney issued a notice of Initial Determination on Violation in
Certain Convertible Sofas and Components Thereof (Inv. No.
337-TA-1122).
By way of background, this investigation is based on a June 4, 2018
complaint filed by Sauder Manufacturing Co. alleging violation of
Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain
convertible sofas and components thereof by Krug, Inc. that
infringe U.S. Design Patent No. 716,576.
According to the Notice, ALJ Cheney determined that no violation of
Section 337 has occurred based on allegations of infringement of
U.S. Design Patent No. 716,576.
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